Join Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy and the Saints of Swing for a free concert at the Field of Dreams Pavilion. Free beginner lesson starts off the evening, then dance to the music while enjoying the sun setting over the ridge. 

Saturday, September 20th, 5-7pm (Field of Dreams)

Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley is having its first fall native plant sale & bake sale!

These small plants, called landscape plugs, are less expensive than container plants and an excellent way to keep costs down while trying out some new plants. Plastic containers for the plants will be available, but you may wish to bring your own plastic pots as well. Plants are $4 each. Check or cash preferred, credit and Paypal available.

Species list: Anise scented goldenrod (Solidago odora), Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Culvers root (Veronicastrum virginicum), Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Jeana’), Golden alexanders (Zizia aurea), Golden ragwort (Packera aurea), Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum), New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida), Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa), White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus). Proceeds to benefit Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley. If you have any questions, please contact wildonesmhv@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 13th, 12–2pm (Community Center)

Free wellness activities every Wednesday at Hasbrouck Park this summer!

Yoga, breathwork, and Dance Xross Fitness, brought to you by the Town of New Paltz Office of Community Wellness.

See flyer here or go to npthrivingtogether.org.

Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 11:00AM, July 9th through August 6th. (Hasbrouck Park. If raining, Redeemer Church.)

Join us for relaxing creative activities for all ages at Historic Huguenot Street. Stations include rock painting, summer and nature themed wooden ornaments, and watercolor designs.

Options for children, youth, and adults.

See flyer here.

Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00, July 10th though August 7th. (Historic Huguenot Street)

Bring your picnic, and enjoy the big band sounds as the sun sets over the ridge. 5-7pm.

Join us for the 5th Annual New Paltz Juneteenth Jubilee!

Hosted by The Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Center for Black History and Culture.

The day will include live music, food, speakers, local historic tours, and more!

See flyer here.

Thursday, June 19 (see schedule for times and locations)

Join Ernest Masaaba, educator and child advocate, who is visiting from Uganda. He will discuss the organization AOET Uganda. https://aoet.org/uganda-locations.php. Through this organization you can sponsor a child from kindergarten through university and provide nutrition and medical support to the child as well as to their caretakers.

See flyer here.

Want to unleash your creativity and have a blast? Join Happenstancery for a unique and exciting Collage Night!

Facilitated by the talented Gabrielle Rabinowitz, this interactive workshop combines art and improv for an unforgettable experience!

CREATE: Make your own collage using provided materials (and feel free to bring additional magazines, glue, and more!)

IMPROVISE: Watch as Happenstancery’s improvisers bring your artwork to life through hilarious and spontaneous scenes! Sign up to get involved in the action!

Don’t miss out on this fun and creative evening!

Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm. (Community Center)

Our High School Piglets are holding a fundraiser at the Village Hall this Sunday!

See flyer here.

This Sunday (June 1st) from 11:00 to 3:00pm. (Village Hall)

UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team Angelina Brandt (pictured left) and Eva Barnett (pictured right) held a fascinating and inspiring workshop on how to compost in your own home. They brought vermiculture and bokashi buckets to show and explained how easy the process can be if you know the basics. Even seasoned composters learned some tips.

Here Angelina is showing a bucket of active Red Wiggler worms.

Here is a video of Eva is demonstrating one way to finish a "bokashi cake."

Click here for UCRRA's booklet on bokashi composting.

Click here for UCRRA's booklet on vermicomposting.

Stay tuned for another indoor composting workshop this fall!